(MHRM)
A Master in Human Resources Management (MHRM) at UCCI Division of Business and Finance prepares students with the skills needed to meet the real-world, real-time challenges of human resources. Whether you previously studied human resources (HR) as part of an undergraduate business degree, or you’re a professional seeking to access a range of HR careers, a master’s in human resource management could be the perfect next step in developing your critical understanding of people and the businesses they work for. The programme is an 18-month, 36-credit-hour course of study. Classroom activities incorporate a wide range of teaching and learning methodologies including Lectures, Case Studies, Simulations, Seminars and Independent and team practical research projects. Students will also have the option to apply and complete the HRCI’s PHR, or SPHR certifications.
The Master’s in Human Resources Management (MHRM) is a flexible 18-month schedule which comprises 24 credits of coursework and 12 credits of applied research. Courses are focused on HR strategy; business fundamentals and the functional areas of HR. Classes are usually on weekends using a Hyflex modality. Students also have the option to register and complete the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI) PHR, or SPHR certifications. UCCI is a HRCI examination centre, so students do not have to go abroad to do their professional HR certification.
What qualifications do you need?
Welcome to you, potential Graduate School Students. Please see a list of requirements for the programme below. Don’t worry if your qualifications are not listed here, we take a range of factors into account when assessing your application and are happy to consider other alternative combinations of qualifications and experience.
The UCCI MHRM was designed in collaboration with the Cayman Islands Society of Human Resource Professionals (CISHRP) along with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) in the USA, to offer examinations on island. This programme will focus on critically assessing the role of human resources in modern organizations, from hiring procedures to strategies for motivating employees, and systems for developing and retaining talent.
This section of the program is divided into two parts: (1) Human Resource Management and the Environment and (2) Acquiring Human Resource Capability.
Part 1: Human Resource Management and the Environment
Part 2: Acquiring Human Resource Capability.
This section of the program is divided into two parts: (1) Developing Human Resource Capability and (2) Compensating and Managing Human Resources
Part 1: Developing Human Resource Capability
Part 2: Compensating and Managing Human Resources
Additionally, in the Spring session, you can:
In the summer session, you will write your research proposal and submit to the university’s Institutional Review Board (IRB). You will complete GHRM 505: Research Methods in Business and Management. This course covers the planning and execution of HRM research projects, from investigating and researching HR issues to designing and implementing research and then evaluating and reviewing the results.
During this 6-month period, you will complete your Applied Research in Business and Management (GHRM 507). This independent research would allow you to apply your HR knowledge to real world experiences and issues. This final module, as with all others, is flexible with respect to the students’ professional obligations. Each student works with a UCCI faculty member with expertise in the study area. You will also be provided with an opportunity to defend your thesis. A thesis defence is an oral presentation and discussion of a thesis study. The purpose is to share the study's results and to demonstrate to the committee and the academic community that the author has done work of sufficient quality to receive the master's degree and can speak to it in an open forum.
